Date Posted:
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2026-01-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon is seeking a Sr Industrial Engineer to support the Effectors portfolio of factories in Tucson, Arizona to maximize throughput, improve efficiency, and deliver increasing value to the customer. Industrial Engineers are responsible for Labor Performance Analyses, Process and Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layouts, Factory Simulations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and more. Every day presents new and exciting challenges and reminds us of our mission to deliver to those who defend us. We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are.
What You Will Do
- Model factory operations by generating process flows, value stream maps, pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to graphically show production processes, the movement of material, the exchange of information, and key performance indicators
- Calculate resource utilization and identify throughput constraints
- Apply Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce undesirable effects, improve efficiency, and meet or exceed cost, quality, and on-time delivery goals
- Influence factory roadmaps and investment strategies by drafting infrastructure improvement and expansion proposals, and planning the integration of new products, technologies, and equipment that create a competitive advantage
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects that address obsolescence, improve factory performance, and promote growth
- Support new production contract/new product proposals and new product integration efforts
- Improve factory safety and work cell ergonomics
What You Will Learn
- Industrial Engineering tools and methods used to build factory models to advance continuous improvement and future-state forecasting
- Aspects of the Defense Industry and how to meet challenging mission requirements while also meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets
- The CORE Operating System and the CORE Common Methods used to align priorities and meet key business objectives
- Executive Presence and how to support leadership in making data driven decisions that result in measurable improvements
- Project planning and project management techniques to deliver results and meet critical milestones supporting key business objectives
- How to influence and lead others working with high-performing cross functional teams and frontline operators and specialists who assemble, test, and deliver our products everyday
- Strategic planning and how to develop business proposals that generate returns on invested capital within the factories
- Raytheon's Leadership Values and Behaviors
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR an applicable Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, or Process Optimization
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. Interim security clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar engineering discipline
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience/Education with factory layout and work cell design/optimization
- Experience/Education with simulation modeling and capacity analysis too